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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs and boosting trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

ECI's voter roll purges using 'logical discrepancies' raise constitutional questions regarding citizenship verification and electoral integrity, impacting lakhs of voters.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation, Pg8

China-Pakistan space cooperation strengthens with joint lunar missions, satellite launches, and navigation system integration, enhancing Pakistan's strategic capabilities.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rajnath in Bishkek for SCO meeting, Pg12

Rajnath Singh attends SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, focusing on regional security and counter-terrorism amid West Asia tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

NITI Aayog revamp shows tilt towards science and health, Pg12

NITI Aayog's recent restructuring emphasizes technology and health sectors with new members from diverse scientific backgrounds.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

CAR-T cell therapy senses ‘faint’ targets to clear solid tumours, PgII

CAR-T cell therapy breakthrough: New HIT receptor design eliminates 'invisible' cancer cells in solid tumors by detecting faint signals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Centre picks former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi as Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pg9

Dinesh Trivedi, BJP leader, appointed as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh amidst crucial phase of bilateral ties after 12 years.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12

Article advocates for Fuel Price Transparency Framework (FPTF) to link petrol prices to crude costs and exchange rates.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain, hiking prices by 40% due to raw material shortages.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: E Governance

MoSPI plans monthly services sector index using GST, survey data, Pg15

MoSPI to launch monthly Index of Service Production (ISP) using GST data for enhanced economic monitoring and policy formulation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

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